Identifying mushrooms requires paying close attention to detail, and one of the most interesting characters used is odor. Some mushrooms have very unusual odors, and here we take a look at some examples.

Keep in mind that while many mushrooms' odors are very strong, in some cases it's more subtle. Crushing a little bit of the mushroom's cap helps bring out its odor.

Amanita brunnescens, often called the Cleft-footed Amanita, usually has an odor of raw potatoes (it is often necessary to sniff a crushed sample).